Peter Spears

Peter Spears (born November 29, 1965) is an American actor and filmmaker. He was born in Kansas City, Missouri, and raised in Overland Park, Kansas. Spears is best known for winning an Oscar for producing Nomadland (2020), and for producing film Call Me by Your Name (2017).

He directed the underground cult-favorite short film Ernest and Bertram, which portrayed Sesame Street characters Bert and Ernie as gay lovers, and developed the television series Nightmare Cafe and John from Cincinnati.

Peter Spears is known for work in production across film and television. New Release currently presents 25 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes Sublet (2020), Friends (1994), CSI: Miami (2002), Quantum Leap (1989), Matlock (1986), Call Me by Your Name (2017), The Oscars (1953), The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles (1992). The recorded credits span 1953 to 2025, including 16 movies and 9 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.